Quebec Safari Tour

Arrive in Quebec City and transfer to your hotel in the heart of downtown. Meet your guide and group for a casual dinner where the guide will review the journey ahead. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Spend the morning exploring Quebec City on foot with your guide and group. The rich history of the city comes to life as you stop at the Chateau Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace, ambling through the Petit Champlain district and the Plains of Abraham.

After a delicious lunch, hop in the minibus and head out on the three-hour drive to Bic National Park on the southern shores of the Saint Lawrence River. A prospector tent is your home for the evening – welcome to the woods!

An excellent hike awaits after breakfast, exploring the best of Bic National Park. Views of the massive river accompany your every step as you walk along the shore. Keep your eye out for sunbathing seals on rocks that dot the coastline during low tide.

After lunch, hop back in the minibus for the journey out to Gaspésie National Park. A cozy inn nestled with the park will be your home for the next three nights.

It’s time to dive right into the treasures of this national park! Head for Mount Jacques-Cartier, the highest peak in southern Quebec. At over four thousand feet, there is no shortage of spectacular views. Reaching the top, a plateau unfolds where a herd of caribou roam, which is very rare this far south and a special sight indeed.

It’s an early start today as your guide takes you on a mission to spot the massive moose! The best time to spot these breathtaking animals is early or late in the day, so your timing is important. Whether you manage to see one or not, your hike is sure to satisfy.

In the morning, make a visit to the serene Lac aux Américains before hopping in the minibus for the 3 ½ -hour drive east to Percé. Situated on the very tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, few places in Quebec are as scenic as this.

Take some time to explore the charming village, then head to the Mount Ste-Anne observation point. There’s no better place to watch the sun go down!

A fun adventure awaits as you spend today exploring the island. Take a boat out to nearby Bonaventure Island and spend the day walking around its shores. There’s an amazing array of wildlife here – huge colonies of sea birds are impossible to miss, with gannets numbering in the hundreds of thousands. You might also spot some seals frolicking just offshore.

Head north to nearby Forillon National Park today, stopping along the way at the MicMac Museum. This is an excellent place to learn about the culture and traditions of the First Nations groups who lived in the region long before Europeans first came to the continent.

After reaching the park, hike up Mont Saint-Alban and enjoy panoramic views from the summit. In the early evening, your guide will show you to a local beaver colony where you can watch the national animals hard at work!

Another exciting day of wildlife viewing is on tap today. Hop in a zodiac and cruise just off the shores of the Forillon National Park. All sorts of marine birds make their homes in the cliffs overlooking the water.

Back on shore, walk along the coast all the way to Cap Gaspé, the far end of the peninsula. The views out over the Gulf of Saint Lawrence are nothing short of spectacular! On your way back, stop by a cod fishing village for stories of the local communities that embody this region.

Today is a scenic travel day as you turn back west and drive to the town of Matane. Here, you’ll board a ferry to cross the Saint Lawrence River, a journey of 2 ½ hours. Arriving in Baie Comeau, hop back in the minibus for the final leg of the journey into the historic trading post of Tadoussac.

Back in the zodiac boat today – although you’ll be searching for something bigger than birds this time! Start with a visit to the nearby Interpretation and Observation Centre, where expert marine biologists paint a picture of the region’s flora and fauna.

Then it’s off to spot the whales! Humpbacks, porpoises, belugas, and even the legendary blue whales are all known to frequent these feeding grounds. Back on land, stroll to a viewpoint near the mouth of the Saguenay fjord for another chance to see belugas and minke whales.

Start with a drive southwest into the Grands-Jardins National Park, deep in the heart of the Charlevoix region. Its unique geography stems from a prehistoric meteorite impact. Hike up Mont du Lac does Cygnes, with wonderful views of this breathtaking landscape along with possible black bear sightings.

After the hike, head to Baie Saint-Paul, your home for the evening. This lovely village is a treat to visit, with plenty of art galleries and shops to peruse.

Transfer back to Quebec City today and enjoy a free day to explore the city’s various neighbourhoods any way you wish. With amazing cuisine and culture, there’s no shortage of possibilities.

After a final delicious breakfast, check out from your accommodations and depart Quebec City via your own arrangements.